The Big Picture
Provided by: ACE|Published on: April 27, 2021|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: ACE
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- This animated video depicts a fictional situation in which aliens observe that humans caused Earth's climate crisis, and eventually, the humans choose to take action and save the planet.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video can be used in discussions or activities about brainstorming climate solutions.
- The video presents a hopeful message that climate change can be stopped through global collaboration.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers must make a free account to access the video.
Differentiation
- Some resources that are focused on climate solutions include this table of solutions, this video about climate solutions, and this video about natural climate solutions.
- A few discussion questions for this video include:
- Why do you think people ignore climate change or choose to do nothing, even though they are aware of the situation?
- What do you see as your role in climate action?
- Do you think we could change our planet's climate change trajectory if we work collaboratively?
There is no misconception in the video, except for the statement, "our climate is changing in a dangerous way." Climate change is only a variation or change in the climatic conditions experienced in a particular location over a long period. Weather or its patterns could be erratic, moderate, extreme, or fair because they occur for a short period. Other content is good, and it's recommended for teaching.
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